Iran said it considers the Strait of Hormuz closed once again after a vessel using an "unauthorized route" was struck by a warning shot. U.S. Central Command said a short time later that its forces began a third round of strikes against Iran.

A bipartisan bill designed to make homes more affordable for Americans is now law, despite no signature from President Donald Trump on Friday. Supporters call the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act the most comprehensive housing reform in at least 30 years. Here's what to know.

A shooting near a street festival killed two people and wounded four others on Saturday in Toronto, Canada, prompting police to warn of an active shooter before later saying the scene was secure.

Gunfire erupted Saturday evening in the heart of downtown Waukegan during a popular street festival, a family event for car enthusiasts. The event was shut down early after the shooting.

A West Side restaurant was left heavily damaged after thieves smashed the front glass and tried to steal an ATM, Chicago police said. Surveillance video showed the intruders breaking in.

The Chicago White Sox selected UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowsky on Saturday with the first pick of the 2026 MLB Draft. The Chicago Cubs took Mississippi right-handed pitcher Cade Townsend with the 23rd pick. The Sox also drafted the son of Hall of Famer Jim Thome.

Warm summer weather drew crowds across Chicago on Saturday as residents and visitors packed festivals, races and outdoor celebrations throughout the city.

Here's a quick tip on how to save money as the costs of raising a child until they're 18 have increased. A new study finds it has now topped $300,000 for the first time. In Illinois, costs have jumped by more than 10%.

A DoorDash driver completed her delivery after being hit by suspect Torrance Whitaker in a police chase in Houston, Texas.

Sailors began making their way from Chicago to Mackinac Island on Saturday morning.